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DN31 1XDTel: 01472 351651Email: sales@burningsensation.co.ukwww.burningsensation.co.uk4618-21_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:44 Page 422 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIREJohn Wilson’s interest in art was piquedat the age of 10 when he won a schoolEaster Card Competition, scooping theprestigious first prize. Winning inspiredhim to carry on drawing, particularlyincorporating his main interests at thetime – aircrafts and cars. Things changedtwo years later when John was given a setof oil paints and an easel. Forty years later and John is still usingthe same easel. Painting in oil opened awhole new world of colour and texture tothe budding artist, as well as perfumingthe house with the heady scent of linseedand turpentine. From nurturing his style in oil paints,John enrolled in painting classes onSaturday mornings at the HarrogateSchool of Art which he attended forabout two years. Not content with whatwas being offered by this class alone, hestarted attending a part-time eveningcourse where he was introduced to figurepainting and pop art. His self-described“high point” at the time was a pop artself-portrait, which was displayed as partof an exhibition at the Harrogate ArtGallery. Issue to issue, one of the similaritiesshared by the artists featured inLincolnshire Today is that almost all wereturned away from pursuing a career in artfor a variety of reasons. In John’s case, itwas the need to earn a living, so paintinghad to take a back seat for the next fewyears. During this time he married andhad three daughters whilst running hisown small business. It wasn’t until themid-nineties, some 25 years later, that hecould really focus on his art. Although hehad to put his passion on the backburner,he never put his paints away entirely. Changing perceptionsJohn Wilson ischallenging and changingperceptions of modernart with his engaging 3Dimages that move as youlook at them.22-23_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:45 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY23THE LITTLE REDGALLERYLove art? Then we’d love to meet you, please call in for a cup of tea and a chat.The Little Red Gallery are feeling ‘Love’ with a fantastic range of pieces and perfect gift ideas.8 Bailgate Lincoln LN1 3AE01522 589134art@thelittleredgallery.co.ukwww.thelittleredgallery.co.ukAt this time John approached art moreseriously and started exhibiting in his localgalleries. His hard work has clearly paidoff as he has various galleries in the arearequesting his work, and John has clockedup a number of successful exhibitions.Painting now takes up the majority of histime; he even goes to bed thinking of hislatest piece and wakes up with ideas forthe next. John pulls from a wide pool ofinfluences even paying homage to peoplelike Lowry (featured in our September2016 issue) and Van Gogh, as well as themasters of pop art, Andy Warhol and RoyLichtenstein. In 2013, John experimented with 3Dartwork, creating a truly engaging genreof work. The pieces have truly taken thecountry by storm as these stunning andunique pieces allow viewers to interactwith them, and change people’sperceptions of modern art.For more information, visitwww.johnwilsonart.co.uk.22-23_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:45 Page 224 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYAn everchanginglandscapeIt’s very rare that we come across a garden that’s dedicated to treesrather than flower borders but that’s precisely what we found whenvisiting John and Judy Tinsley’s garden at Ashfield House in Branston; andwhat a magnificent find.24-27_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:49 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY25GARDENS26 ÁOver the years the Tinsley’s have transformed the ten acressurrounding their house, from what was little more than bare fieldsand a Christmas tree plantation, into the oasis that now exists. Anoutstanding garden with sweeping lawns, a variety of coniferous,deciduous, and evergreens trees and shrubs, and a magnificentlake, all of which offer understated charm and constantly changingviews, as one season gives way to the next.The view is unparalleled - dappled light and shafts of sunlightbreaking through the taller trees, giving emphasis to light andshade and providing depth and contrast in a way that the glaringfull sun cannot. As John gives us the guided tour he reels off the names of eachspecimen and I struggle to keep pace; even with my shorthand:Euonymous Allartis - red cascade, Prunus Sargentii, CornusPromfolia, Metasequoia, Viburnum Marseii, Magnolia Loabreri, RedHazel, Acer Autumn Blaze and so the list goes on. We begin our tour in the flowering cherry tree garden which,24-27_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:51 Page 226 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGARDENSwhen in flower, provides a cascade of colour from cerise tobright pinks and whites. Of course they also provideautumnal colour too and, although our pictures don’t dothem full justice, due to the rather unsettled weather at thetime of our shoot, it’s easy to see what a fantastic featurethey make. Indeed, as I survey the views of autumnal trees all aroundus it’s a breath-taking sight. After the brightness of summer,there’s something uplifting about the flamboyancy of thesetrees in the autumn. From the red and orange hues of theAcers to the golden leaves of the maples and everything inbetween, the subtleties of colour eschew splendour withtheir detail and graceful form.As John explains, “The colours are quite stunning at themoment, especially when the sun breaks through theclouds.” He continues, “To ensure all year round interestwe’ve also planted masses of snowdrops and aconites, allthrough the grounds and these give way to spring bulbs - ofwhich there are quite literally hundreds. By then themagnolias and early flowering cherries come into play andbefore you know it we’re back into summer.” Clearly the key factor in a garden of this size and design isfinding the right balance of sunlight to shade and John andJudy have certainly managed that. Contrary to my personalefforts, where I regularly struggle to stop my grass fromdying back under a dense canopy of trees, John’s is thrivingbut he modestly puts much of this success down to his fulltime gardener Tom who, as we tour the garden, seems busyoverseeing tree surgeons coppicing a tree.There’s so much to see in this garden that it really isworth a visit at any time of year and John tells me thegarden is also open by appointment to groups shouldthey wish to pay a visit. John and Judy also open thegardens under the NGS scheme to help raise funds forcharity and is planning to open it again in February 2017when the aconites and snowdrops should be in full bloom,so with Johns permission, we’ll be back again to see if wecan capture it then. It really is a sight to behold and we’d urge readers topay a visit and take in the ever changing views as theseasons change.24-27_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:51 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY27VictorAquaticstropical - marine - coldwater - pondStocking everything you need to create a beautifulaquarium, from tanks to fish treats!Massive range of fish including rare Pleco's,stingrays, Stendker Discus and Arowana.Have you aquarium delivered, setup and maintainedby us to give you the time to enjoy the simplicityand tranquillity of fish keeping 185 Victor Street, Grimsby DN32 7QBT: 01472 358698www.victoraquatics.co.ukOpen 7 days a weekBringthisadvert for10% off Garden Aid holds itself toa high standard of work.We can do all aspects ofgardening work frommaintaining the lawnsand boarders to a full make over.Garden AidCaring for two communitiesPhone Mark Howarth07742 638 423www.gardenaid.netHardwoodlogsfor sale24-27_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:51 Page 428 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWinterworkingLawns You can lay new turf or repair hollows andbumps in an existing lawn if the weather ismild. Also keep your eye out for signs ofwaterlogging, especially if you missed theopportunity to carry out autumn lawnmaintenance. You can still help to solve this byspiking the lawn with a garden fork (or aerator)and then fill the holes with a sharp sand andloam mixture. Algae can be a problem on lawns wherethere is poor drainage, excessive shade, orunder a drip-line of a tree. The best ways tocontrol algae growth is to prune low growingor dense foliage which is over the lawn,improve drainage of the lawn in these areasand mow higher to allow the grass growing inshady areas to receive more sunlight. Once thealgae has dried you can rake it out, but takecare not to damage the existing grass. You canthen aerate the grass and over-seed to improvethe density of the turf. Mole activity will increase in January andFebruary due to their nest (fortress) building.Remove the largest hills and re-firm beforeover-seeding in spring.It may seem as though there is not much todo in the garden at this time of year, but you’dbe wrong. Some of the tasks you could look atdoing include:Structures On dry days, particularly if the wind has driedout the timber, you can treat timber structures,such as garden furniture, pergolas and timberarches. You can use wood preservative and stainwhich you can get from garden centres. Makesure you read the instructions and are within awell-ventilated space when you apply it. You canalso undertake any repairs that might be needed.LightingNow is a good time to add lighting to yourgarden. This is so that you can continue togarden on dark days and evenings during thewinter and then in the summer be able to enjoyyour garden longer on warm evenings.PathsClearing algae from paths is essential if theystart to become slippery. You can use apowerwasher and/or cleaning fluid. Ed FullerEd Fuller for FullersForestry andLandscaping revealsthere’s more togardening in winterthan you’d think. Winterworking28-29_Layout 1 16/12/2016 12:22 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY29Specialised Servicesin Garden DesignLandscaping andTree MaintenanceBacked by a highly-skilledand experienced team,we’ve built our reputationon an ability to provide our clients with professional, tailored gardening and forestry solutionsFREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONSFULLERSForestry & LandscapingCall 01522 868717 or 07867 510544info@fullersforestry.co.uklwww.fullersforestry.co.ukwww.landscapinglincolnshire.comGARDEN ADVICEmade in the spring. Rake out fallen leaves or removethose that have fallen on theprotective netting. You may alsowant to use pond heaters on thesurface of the water to keep itfrom freezing over. You don’twant the water to freeze as thiscould be fatal for fish and otherpond life. If your pond doesfreeze over you can create a holeby holding a saucepan of hot wateron the surface until it melts through.Do not crack the ice as this can beharmful to fish. There are many other things to be donesuch as digging, planting, general maintenanceof garden tools, but hopefully any work you do now willpay off once spring arrives. If you find you don’t have the timethen you could get a one-off tidy up from a professional. We findthat at this time of year and into early spring we are asked to comein and do a general tidy up of gardens. Due to the man power andtools at our disposal it can be an efficient way of keeping up withyour outdoor space.Pruning andtraining This can becarried out now formany deciduoustrees, shrubs andhedges, and throughoutthe dormant season. It iseasier to see what you are doingas there are no leaves. Species such are ornamental cherries,plums other tender plants are best left until spring. This isbecause they are vulnerable to silver leaf disease when pruned inthe autumn or winter. If your trees are too large to manage the pruning yourself,then you may want to get a tree surgeon. They will have thespecialist equipment to ensure that the work is carried out safelyand in the best interests for the tree. You can prune Wisteria now by cutting back the sideshoots,but avoid cutting off flower buds. You can also cut back ivyespecially if it is on your house as you may want to keep it awayfrom windows, doors, gutters and roof tiles.Ponds You need to monitor the water levels in your pond as if theydrop it could be that you have developed a leak due to hardfrosts. Keep the water levels topped up until repairs can be28-29_Layout 1 16/12/2016 12:22 Page 2Next >